Akihiro Kaneko

Akihiro Kaneko (金子 晃大, Kaneko Akihiro, born January 29, 1997) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the super bantamweight division of K-1. A professional competitor since 2016, Kaneko is the former Krush Bantamweight champion, having held the title from June to December 2018.[1]

Akihiro Kaneko
Born (1997-01-29) January 29, 1997
Narashino, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight55.0 kg (121.3 lb; 8.66 st)
DivisionFlyweight
StyleKickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamSilver Wolf
Years active2014 - present
Kickboxing record
Total12
Wins11
By knockout6
Losses1

As of August 2021, he is the #5 ranked flyweight by Combat Press,[2] and has been ranked in the flyweight top ten since September 2020.[3] He was ranked in the strawweight top ten by Combat Press between May 2019[4] and August 2020.[5]

Kickboxing career

Early career

Kaneko made his professional debut against Fumiya Hata at Krush 69 on September 30, 2016. He won the fight by a third-round knockout.[6]

Kaneko was scheduled to fight Koki at Krush 72 on January 15, 2017. He won the fight by a third-round knockout.[7]

Kaneko faced Naoya Otada at Krush 75 on April 2, 2017. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 30–29 in his favor.[8]

Kaneko was scheduled to face Naota Yamada at Krush 77 on July 16, 2017. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[9]

In his fifth professional fight, Kaneko faced the former BigBang Super Bantamweight champion Taisuke Degai at Krush 82 on November 5, 2017. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–28, 30-28 and 29–28.[10]

Krush Bantamweight champion

Kaneko was scheduled to challenge the reigning Krush Bantamweight champion Taito Gunji in the co-main event of Krush 89 on June 30, 2018. It was Gunji's first title defense and Kaneko's first major title fight.[11] The fight was ruled a draw, following the first three rounds, and accordingly went into an extra extension round. Kaneko won the exention round by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 10–9 in his favor.[12][1]

Kaneko was scheduled to make his first title defense against Junya Weerasakreck at Krush 94 on October 28, 2018.[13] He won the fight by a second-round knockout, dropping Junya with a well placed knee to the body.[14]

On December 18, 2018, Kaneko vacated the title, as he moved up in weight to super bantamweight.[15]

Move up to super bantamweight

Kaneko was scheduled to fight Shuhei Kumura at K-1's flagship event K’FESTA 2 on March 10, 2019.[16] The fight went into an extension round, after which Kaneko won by unanimous decision.[17] It was later revealed that Kaneko had suffered a broken hand during the bout.[18]

Kaneko faced Yuta Hayashi at Krush 104 on August 31, 2019.[19] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–28, 30-29 and 30–28.[20]

Kaneko fought the reigning Krush Super Bantamweight champion Masashi Kumura at K-1 World GP 2020: K’Festa 3 on March 22, 2020.[21] Kumura handed Kanko his first professional loss, winning the fight by majority decision, with scores of 30–29, 30-30 and 30–28.[17]

Kaneko was scheduled to fight Momotaro Kiyama at K-1 World GP 2021: K’Festa 4 Day.2 on March 28, 2021. The fight came a year after his loss to Kumura.[22] They were originally scheduled to fight at K-1: K’Festa 4 on January 24, 2021,[23] before the fight was postponed due to the COVID-19 restrictions.[24] Kaneko won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. He knocked Kiyama down in the third minute of the round, after which Kiyama's corner threw in the towel. During the post-fight interview, Kaneko stated his desire to fight for the vacant K-1 Super Bantamweight title.[25]

Kaneko was scheduled to face the former Krush Bantamweight champion Koki at K-1 World GP 2021: Yokohamatsuri on September 20, 2021. The two of them previously fought at Krush.72 on January 15, 2017, with Kaneko winning by a third-round knockout.[26] Kaneko won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. He completely dominated the bout, successfully dropping Koki three times by the 2:35 minute mark the first round.[27]

Titles and accomplishments

Professional

Amateur
  • 2016 K-1 All Japan A-Class -55 kg Champion & event MVP[28][29]
  • 2018 K-1 Awards Rookie of the Year[30]

Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
11 Wins (6 (T)KO's), 1 Losses, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2021-09-20Win KokiK-1 World GP 2021: YokohamatsuriYokohama, JapanTKO (Three knockdowns)12:35
2021-03-28Win Momotaro KiyamaK-1 World GP 2021: K’Festa 4 Day.2Tokyo, JapanTKO (Corner Stoppage)32:36
2020-03-22Loss Masashi KumuraK-1 World GP 2020: K’Festa 3Saitama, JapanDecision (Majority)33:00
2019-08-31Win Yuta HayashiKrush 104Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-03-10Win Shuhei KumuraK-1 World GP 2019: K’FESTA 2Saitama, JapanExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2018-10-28Win Junya WeerasakreckKrush.94Tokyo, JapanKO (Right Knee to the body)22:20
Defends the Krush Bantamweight title.
2018-06-30Win Taito GunjiKrush.89Tokyo, JapanExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
Wins the Krush -53kg title.
2017-11-05Win Taisuke DegaiKrush.82Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-07-16Win Naota YamadaKrush.77Tokyo, JapanKO (Punches)21:00
2017-04-02Win Naoya OtadaKrush.75Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-01-15Win KokiKrush.72Tokyo, JapanKO (Left Hook)32:00
2016-09-30Win Fumiya HataKrush.69Tokyo, JapanKO (High Knee)31:36
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Kickboxing Record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2016-05-22Win Naoya OtadaK-1 Amateur All Japan A-Class -55 kg Tournament, FinalTokyo, JapanKO1
Wins K-1 Amateur All Japan A-class -53kg title.
2016-05-22Win Retsu AkabaneK-1 Amateur All Japan A-Class -55 kg Tournament, Semi FinalTokyo, JapanExtra Round Decision22:00
2015-12-06Win Hisashi FukushimaK-1 Amateur Challenge B-Class -55 kg Tournament, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)22:00
2015-12-06Win Keisuke TakanashiK-1 Amateur Challenge B-Class -55 kg Tournament, Semi FinalTokyo, JapanKO1
2015-09-06Win Hiroki TsurutaJ-Fight 44Tokyo, JapanDecision22:00
2014-12-07Win Yasuhiro SuzukiK-1 Challenge 2014 B-Class, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision22:00
2014-12-07Win Yuta OhnoK-1 Challenge 2014 B-Class, Semi FinalTokyo, JapanDecision12:00
2014-12-07Win Kento YoshidaK-1 Challenge 2014 B-Class, Quarter FinalTokyo, JapanDecision12:00
2014-10-19Loss Taito GunjiK-1 Challenge 2014 B-Class, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision12:00
2014-10-19Win Yasuhiro SuzukiK-1 Challenge 2014 B-Class, Semi FinalTokyo, JapanExtra Round Decision22:00
2014-10-19Win Issei IchikiK-1 Challenge 2014 B-Class, Quarter FinalTokyo, JapanExtra Round Decision22:00
2014-07-06Win Ryuto WatanabeJAKF SMASHERS 166Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)22:00
2014-06-01Win Tasuku SugitaJAKF SMASHERS 165, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision22:00
2014-06-01Win Hitoshi TanakaJAKF SMASHERS 165, Semi FinalTokyo, JapanDecision22:00
2014-05-18Win Masaya KobayashiJAKF SMASHERS 164Tokyo, JapanKO2
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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